The Vet Vault: Fall In Love With Veterinary Science
Vet life can be tough—but it’s also good. So, how do we make it even better? Join inspiring conversations with veterinary trailblazers who share real stories, fresh ideas, and strategies to help the talented, passionate humans (like you!) who make up the veterinary profession thrive—in work and in life.
Hosted by Dr. Hubert Hiemstra, a veterinarian with over 20 years of experience and a passion for helping vets build happier, more fulfilling careers. Hubert brings warmth, curiosity, and a knack for asking the right questions, creating a space where the best ideas in vet med come to life.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 191
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
What is balance? Vet Vault Quickie with Nigel Marsh
We strive for that elusive 'work-life balance', but are you sure what exactly you're chasing? Nigel Marsh points us in the right direction in this week's quickie.
#24: Mindset and Connection, with Dr. Charlie El-Hage
The Paradox of being exceptional: Vet Vault Quickie with Dr. Oliver Liyou.
#23: Vets for Climate Action, with Ben Cox.
Be the change you want to see: A Vet Vault Quickie with Dr. Louisa Graham.
#22: Be a mentor, be a boss, with Dr. Dan Markwalder
We were introduced to Dr. Dan Markwalder when we interviewed to Dr. Cody Creelman, who kept referring to him as one of the best mentors out there. Seeing as we’re all about mentoring here we knew tha…
Vet Vault Quickie - Liz Crowe
For people who are feeling overwhelmed: that’s normal. One of the main messages I want to get out to the vets is to normalise the enormity and the depth of emotion that they’re going to experience. B…
After the storm. Bushfire special series with Liz Crowe - Part Three
Welcome to our third and final episode talking about dealing with trauma, loss and grief in a crisis situation, and specifically as it relates to the bushfire catastrophe that we are currently experi…
Helping the helpers. Bushfire special series with Liz Crowe - Part Two
Welcome to the next installment of our bushfire special series with Liz Crowe.
In part two Liz tells us how we can best support someone who is caught up in a challenging situation, like the fires t…
Staying strong so you can keep helping. Bushfire special series with Liz Crowe - Part One.
This is a special episode that we’re rushing out as a resource to our colleagues who are caught in the apocalyptic bushfire crisis that Australia is currently experiencing, but also for anyone who wa…
#21: Resilience is not a personality trait, with coach Carolyne Crowe.
#20: "Freedom is not the absence of responsibilities. It’s choosing which responsibilities you take." With The Travelling Vet, Helga Kausel.
#19: You CAN have it all, just not all at the same time, with Dr. Olivia James
#18: Kids or career: you don't have to choose, with Dr Abbie Tipler
#17: 7 Rules For Surviving Veterinary Science. Gerardo and Hugh discuss Oliver's rules
For this episode we're trying something new. We've had so many valuable insights from our guests that we thought it would be well worth it to review some of our favourite bits. Join us as we dig deep…
#16: Making moves fearlessly, with Dr. Cody Creelman
#15: Workafrolic, with Dr. Justine Lee, VETgirl
#14: Meaning vs balance, with work-life guru Nigel Marsh.
I’ve been a big fan of guest for today’s episode ever since seeing him deliver a keynote speech at a big-ticket vet conference. I knew immediately that I wanted to hear more about what he had to say.…
#13: Communication: It's NOT a soft skill! Prof. Cindy Adams
